International Music Competition of Marco Fiorindo.
Open randomly for Saxophone and Clarinet in Turin (Italy), usually middle of December every year. The Selmer saxophone will be given to the winner of the competition:

International Saxophone Competition in Slovenia.
Open for Saxophonist younger then 26. The competition takes place every 2 years in the beginning of July. There are 3 age categories. Obligatory work is a piece by Slovenian composer, written especially for the competition:

1/ The competition is open to all saxophonist’s of any nationality without age limit.

2/ The first round will be held on 13 March 2010 and the finals will be on 14 march 2010 at 5 pm. The final round is open to the public.

3/ The competition registration fee is 50 euros.

4/ The Contestants will be notified as to what time they will compete in the first round. Contestants names will be randomely drawn on 1 march 2010 the schedualed according to the order in which they were drawn. Deadline of sending back the application form : 1 mars 2010.

Re: Classical Competitions

Originally Posted by zxcvbnm

Anything in southern California ?

I don't want to sound snarky here, z, but how do you think someone with setups like yours would do in competitions sponsored by instrument makers? Also, how the heck does such a player wind up in California to begin with?

Re: Classical Competitions

I'm not sure I understand the first question, is it an implication that judging is rigged or biased by the sax companies that sponsor it?
And to the second question, not pedagogically, that's for sure. My teacher is actually plays a Yani and a vandoren mouthpiece and teaches at UCLA.

Anyways, I was going to do the redlands competition but I missed the deadline this year. Is there anything else in California or even in the US? Lol.

Re: Classical Competitions

Competition will be held on 28 April- 4 May 2012
The main awards are the alto and soprano saxophones's SELMER
The competition is a three-stage, will be held in two age groups:
First - for born after 4 may 1991
Second- for born after 4 May 1983

Re: Classical Competitions

There will be an International Saxophone Symposium and Competition hosted at the Schwob School of Music (Columbus, GA) in October of 2012. I heard the awards for first prize might include a saxophone and generous cash. I think Claude Delangle will be a featured soloist. Definitely something you guys might want to check out! Stay tuned for more info!

Re: Classical Competitions

The International Saxophone Symposium And Competition (ISSAC) will be held October 25-28, 2012 at Columbus State University's Schwob School of Music in Columbus, GA.
This is a brand new event that features a classical competition (age limit is under 30), a recital by Claude Delangle and masterclasses by Mr. Delangle, Cliff Leaman, Joe Lulloff, and Tim McAllister. There will also be an Exhibit Hall open throughout the event.
The competition judges are Jan Baker, Griff Campbell, Otis Murphy, Julia Nolan, and Steve Stusek. The first deadline for the competition is June 15, 2012 and requires the submission of a recording (see website for rep) and $50.
For more information, please check out ISSAC's website: http://music.columbusstate.edu/events/saxophone/
For regular updates on the event, please "like" ISSAC on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/7sh3kfg
You can also follow ISSAC on Twitter: http://tinyurl.com/872zork

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Department of Culture and Tourism of Odessa Municipality, the South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K.D. Ushynsky, The Academy of music named after professor P.S. Stolyarsky, Organizing committee invite saxophonists in age to 25 years old to participate in the First international competition «Gold saxophone of Odessa», dedicated to 80th anniversary of The Musical School named after professor P.S. Stolyarsky. The Festival-competition is held under patronage of the governor of Odessa region Edward Matviychuk.

Sax contest runs from 31 October to 4 November 2013
Venue: of The Musical School named after professor P.S. Stolyarsky, the Southern Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K.D. Ushynsky.
Age groups:
1. To 17.
2. from 18 to 25
Members of jury are: Alain Crepin (Belgium), Margarita Shaposhnikova (Russia), Yuriy Vasilevich (Ukraine), Nikita Zimin (Russia-France) and famous composer Maestro Roberto Marino (Italy).
The jury awards the “Winner” of 1,2,3 degree, the “Diplomant” of 1,2 and 3th degree in every age group and awards the Grand Prix (SAXOPHONE).
All participants are awarded by diplomas and souvenirs.
Participants pay transportation costs and accommodation independently. In case of need the organizing committee can book the hotel according to the preliminary application. Participation fee: Junior group - 50 Euros, the Senior group – 70 Euros (at the rate of NBU).
Application are accepted till: 1.06.2013 to the address: Ukraine, Odessa, 65007 Panteleymonovskaya St., 88/1 ?f. 42. Bodies faxes +38 048 784 15 73, saxanna@inbox.ru
The author of the project - the Winner of the international competitions, saxophone teacher of the Southern Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K.D. Ushynskiy - Anna Stepanova

Program:
Junior group
I tour:
1. Composition of classical repertoire of a large form (sonatina, sonata, concert, concertino)
For example: * L.Vinci, * J.S.Bach's Sonata g moll *or other work of classical repertoire of a large form on a choice of the participant, corresponding to his preparation.
2. Popular piece:
For example: * Z.Abreu "Tiko-tiko" * V. Kerma «Rudi's Fingers» * P. Itturalde «Pequena Czardas»
* J. France of «5 exotic dances» * A.Rivchun «The concert etude»
* or other virtuosic piece on a choice of the participant, corresponding to his preparation
II round:
1. Roberto Marino “Latin partita” (notes will be sent after contribution transfer).
2. The play of that country which is represented by the participant (duration: 5-7 minutes)
Senior group
I tour
1. The composition of a large form on a choice of the participant
For example: * Pierre-Max Dubois Concertino
* A.Desenclos «Prelude, cadence, final»
* G. Kalinkovich «A concert capriccio on the subject of Paganini»
* or other work of a large form on a choice of the participant, corresponding to this level of complexity
2. The popular virtuosic piece on a choice of the participant
For example:
* P. Itturalde «Suite Hellenique» * J. Matitia Devil’s Rag *or other virtuosic piece on a choice of the participant, corresponding to this level of complexity.
II round:
1. Roberto Marino “Rastrelli toccata”
2. The piece of the composer of the country which is represented by the participant (duration: 5-7 minutes)